AISSEE 2027 Sainik School Class 6, 9: Apply by 2 Dec, Exam 31 Jan

As of 4 November 2026, NTA is accepting applications for AISSEE 2027, the Sainik School entrance for Class 6 and Class 9 (2027-28 session). The form opened on 3 November 2026 and closes on 2 December 2026 at 11:50 PM. The exam is on 31 January 2027 at 2:00 PM. The fee is Rs 850, or Rs 700 for SC and ST, and there is no negative marking.

What is AISSEE 2027?

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened applications for the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) 2027. It is the entrance test for Class 6 and Class 9 in the 33 Sainik Schools and in approved new Sainik Schools for the 2027-28 session.

The online form opened on 3 November 2026. The last date is 2 December 2026, up to 11:50 PM. The exam is on 31 January 2027, a Sunday.

Sainik Schools are English-medium residential schools run by the Sainik Schools Society under the Ministry of Defence, and they are affiliated to the CBSE.

What are the AISSEE 2027 important dates?

Who can apply for Class 6 and Class 9?

• Class 6: age 10 to 12 years as on 31 March 2027. The child must be born between 1 April 2015 and 31 March 2017, both days included.
• Class 9: age 13 to 15 years as on 31 March 2027. The child must be born between 1 April 2012 and 31 March 2014, both days included. The child must have passed Class 8 from a recognised school at the time of admission.
• Girls can apply for both classes. Check the seats open for girls in the Information Bulletin.
• New Sainik Schools: students already studying in an approved new Sainik School have a separate route to the same school. The bulletin explains the conditions.

Admission also depends on merit rank, medical fitness, document checks and seat availability. 67 percent of the seats in each school are reserved for candidates domiciled in the state or union territory where the school is located, and 33 percent are for other states and union territories.

What is the application fee?

The fee does not include bank or gateway charges and it is not refundable. A late fee of Rs 500 applies if you apply from 3 to 6 December.

What is the AISSEE 2027 exam pattern?

The test is on paper, with multiple-choice questions on an OMR sheet. There is no negative marking.

Class 6 (150 minutes, 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM)

Class 9 (180 minutes, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM)

The Class 9 paper is in English only. For Class 6, the question paper medium is chosen in the form. The topics for each class are in the appendices of the Information Bulletin.

How do I apply?

1. Download the Information Bulletin and check eligibility.
2. Register online with a unique email ID and mobile number.
3. Fill in the form and note the application number.
4. Upload the photograph, signature and left thumb impression in the sizes the form asks for.
5. Upload the date of birth certificate and domicile certificate as PDFs. Add the category certificate, defence service certificate or PPO if they apply.
6. Pay the fee online by 2 December 2026, 11:50 PM.
7. Fix any errors in the correction window, 7 to 9 December, and save the confirmation page.

If you apply twice for the same class, NTA keeps the latest form with a successful payment.

What should parents do now?

1. Check your child's date of birth against the age band for the class.
2. Keep the birth certificate, domicile certificate and photographs ready.
3. Decide the question paper medium for Class 6 before filling the form.
4. Apply well before 2 December. The late window costs Rs 500 more.

Common mistakes

• Wrong date of birth. The age band is strict, and both end dates are included.
• Wrong class. A child must apply for the class that fits the birth year.
• Photo and thumb impression errors. Follow the size and format rules, or the form can be rejected.
• Skipping the correction window. Errors can be fixed only from 7 to 9 December.

FAQ

Is there a class pass needed for Class 6? The age band is the main condition for Class 6. Read the Information Bulletin for the full conditions.

Does the medium matter for admission? No. Passing AISSEE 2027 gives eligibility for admission whatever the medium of the exam, subject to the other conditions.

Who do I contact? Write to aissee@nta.ac.in or call 011-40759000.

Sources

NTA Information Bulletin AISSEE 2027 and the Sainik School page at exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society, read on 3 November 2026. The bulletin controls the final details.